Minor children are often the reason that individuals preparing for divorce go to mediation. The parents in the family want to limit the stress on the children and therefore seek to reduce the degree of conflict that occurs during the divorce. Mediation is a powerful...
Month: January 2024
Getting into the right mindset for divorce mediation
Traditionally, divorce has been viewed as a battle. To “win” at divorce, both spouses thought they had to fight it out until the winner takes all. However, the reality is that there are no winners in an adversarial divorce. Thus, more collaborative approaches have...
Tips for building a support system for children during divorce
Navigating divorce can be a challenging experience for parents, but it's often their children who feel the brunt of this upheaval. Children may experience various emotions, from confusion to grief, as families restructure. Parents must build a robust support system...
What to do if your kids hear about your divorce from someone else
Divorce is undoubtedly a challenging chapter in anyone’s life, and when children are involved, the complexities may intensify. This is often why parents hesitate to break the news to their offspring. Yet, children are often more perceptive than parents give them...